Secrets to a good night sleep and why to avoid some over-the-counter sleep aids Video Background In this video our goal is to educate you on the best sleep positions for health and what sleep positions to avoid. Also, we will discuss the link between long term use of over-the-counter drugs such
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AI Detects Dental Caries
AI Detects Dental Caries Overview Dental caries, a largely preventable condition, remains a significant global health concern. Numerous systematic reviews have explored the performance of artificial intelligence (AI) models in diagnosing and detecting dental caries. This umbrella review aimed to consolidate findings from these systematic reviews to evaluate the application
Artificial Sweeteners And Health
Artificial Sweeteners And Health Carbohydrates are a significant energy source, making up forty (40%) to eighty (80%) of our daily consumption. They exist in two forms: free sugars and nonfree sugars. Nonfree sugars are found naturally in foods like fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy. In contrast, free sugars are added during
Full-Body Checkups: How Routine Health Assessments Can Save Lives
Full-Body Checkups: How Routine Health Assessments Can Save Lives In our busy lives, it's easy to let health checkups slide down the priority list. However, routine full-body checkups are crucial. They don’t just help us live longer; they significantly boost our quality of life. Let's explore how these regular health evaluations can
Stellate Ganglion Block Success In Recurrent Ventricular Arrhythmias
Stellate Ganglion Block Success In Recurrent Ventricular Arrhythmias Overview One potential treatment for refractory ventricular arrhythmias is a stellate ganglion block (SGB). This study analyzed the effectiveness of SGB based on patient and arrhythmia characteristics, as well as predictors of success. Conducted across multiple centers in the Czech Republic and the United
Gestational Diabetes Risk Smashed By Vitamin Supplementation
Gestational Diabetes Risk Smashed By Vitamin Supplementation Overview Exposure to heavy metals has been linked to an increased risk of developing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), potentially due to oxidative stress mechanisms. This study aimed to investigate whether vitamin C could influence the relationship between heavy metal exposure and the risk of GDM.
Surgical Success Of Crohn’s Disease Interventions
Surgical Success Of Crohn's Disease Interventions Overview Recent evidence questions the existing approach of reserving surgery for ileocaecal Crohn's disease (CD) patients only when complications arise. This study aimed to compare the short-term outcomes of patients who underwent primary ileocaecal resection for either an inflammatory phenotype (luminal disease, earlier in the disease
Alzheimer’s Disease Revealed By Reliable Digital Memory Assessments
Alzheimer's Disease Revealed By Reliable Digital Memory Assessments Alzheimer's disease (AD) research has advanced in detecting pathological changes through biomarkers, but cognitive measures lag in capturing early, subtle impairments. Traditional assessments designed for overt deficits are now outpaced by discoveries in episodic memory networks within the medial temporal lobe, which are
Vaccination Gives Protection From the Flu And Improves Heart Attack Mortality Risk
Vaccination Gives Protection From the Flu And Improves Heart Attack Mortality Risk Overview The ongoing debate about the survival benefits of influenza vaccination and the duration of its protective effects is addressed by this study, which employed a self-controlled case series (SCCS) and a matched case-control design. Utilizing data from the National
Guselkumab Provides Relief For Patients Who Suffer With Psoriasis
Guselkumab Provides Relief For Patients Who Suffer With Psoriasis Overview A 52-week postmarketing surveillance study was launched to assess the safety and effectiveness of guselkumab, a human monoclonal antibody targeting the interleukin-23 subunit p19, in Japanese patients diagnosed with psoriasis vulgaris, psoriatic arthritis, generalized pustular psoriasis, and erythrodermic psoriasis in real-world clinical
